Special Vehicle Movement Permit Provisions - Illinois (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

VIOLATION OF PERMIT - A CLARIFICATION OF 625 ILCS 5/15-301(h)

When operating under authority of an oversize/overweight permit issued by the IDOT, the following list of offenses shall be considered a violation of

permit and will not render the entire permit null and void: 1) Incorrect license number or state. 2) Incorrect make, model, description or serial number.

3) Incorrect number of axles. 4) Gross, tandem or single axle weights that are in excess of those permitted. In this instance, the violator may be fined for

the excess weight in addition to the violation of permit. 5) Incorrect width, length, and/or height of the permit load. 6) Failure to comply with general

conditions, specific provisions, and notes listed on the permit. (Exception: Failure to comply with the general and specific provisions and notes

pertaining to minimum axle spacing, as described on the permit application and accompanying permit will be deemed fraudulent in accordance with

Section 554.212 of our online Policy Book.)

This list is not comprehensive, but reflects the most prevalent instances of Violation of Permit. Under violation of permit, the permittee must either bring

the permit load into conformation with the conditions of the permit or purchase a new permit before continuing.

PROVISION B

- OVERDIMENSION PROVISIONS

ESCORT VEHICLES:

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One civilian escort is required for all moves that 1) exceed 14’ 6” wide, or 2) exceed 14’ 6” high, or 3) exceed 110’ long.

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Two civilian escorts, one in front of the load and one behind, are required for all moves that have a combination of two or more of the following;

dimensions: 1) exceed 14’ 6” wide, or 2) exceed 14’ 6” high, or 3) exceed 110’ long.

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Three civilian escorts are required for all moves that 1) exceed 16’ wide, or 2) exceed 145’ long or if the load 3) exceeds 18’ high.

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Illinois State Police escorts are required for all moves that 1) exceed 18’ high, or 2) exceed 18’ wide, or 3) exceed 200’ long, or 4) when deemed

necessary after a bridge analysis or district investigation are completed and must be set up at least 24 working hours before moving with the

Central Office at 217-782-6527.

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For all escort requirements see Sections 554.407 and 554.408 in the IDOT Policy Book.

EXCEPTIONS TO LEGAL LIMITATIONS:

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Length Limitation Exceptions: Vehicles operated in the daytime, except on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, when transporting poles,

pipes, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature that cannot readily be dismembered, provided the overall length of vehicle and load may

not exceed 100 feet and no object exceeding 80 feet in length may be transported unless a permit has been obtained as authorized in Section 15-

301 of the Code.

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Width Limitation Exceptions: 1) Loads of Hay, Straw or other similar farm products provided that the load is not more than 12 feet wide. 2)

Implements of Husbandry, as defined in the Code, being transported on another vehicle and the transported vehicle while loaded are exempt from

width limitations.

HOUSE TRAILERS: The overall width of the house trailer includes doorknobs, awnings, or any other attachments. The towing unit of house trailers

over 8’ but not more than 10’ wide shall be at least a ¾ ton truck. The towing unit of house trailers over 10’ wide but not more than 12’ wide and less

than 115’ long shall be at least a 1 ton truck with dual wheels. The towing unit of house trailers over 12’ wide shall be at least a 2 ton truck with dual

wheels. Movement of house trailers over 12’ wide is prohibited when wind gusts exceed 25 m.p.h.

OVERLENGTH OBJECTS: Movements of objects over 80’ in length shall be equipped with two operating flashing amber lights – one over the cab of

the vehicle; the other within 10’ of the rear of the object, mounted as high as practicable over it.

OVERSIZE LOAD SIGNS: OVERSIZE LOAD signs are mandatory on the front and rear of vehicles for loads over 10’ wide, or 14’ 6” high, or 75’ long.

RED FLAGS: The extremities of all oversize vehicles, vehicle combinations or loads, and all protruding objects shall be marked with clean red flags not

less than 18” square.

PROVISION C

- SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Check heights prior to move and use extreme caution when traveling under all structures, sign trusses, mast arms, span wires, etc. to ensure

adequate clearance.

The permittee is responsible for assuring adequate clearance of all span wires, mast arms, and utility lines.

While crossing non-interstate structures, slow to 10 m.p.h.; keep all other traffic off; and use centerline of bridge on: (a) Bridges located

____________________________________.(b) All bridges.

To ensure the safety of other traffic; (a) One escort shall be provided. (b) Two escort vehicles shall be provided. A height pole shall be mounted

on the lead vehicle. (c)_________ escort vehicles shall be provided. (d) One escort vehicle equipped with a height pole set three inches above

permitted load height shall precede the load. (e) Three escort vehicles shall be provided; one escort shall precede the load and must be equipped

with a height pole set three inches higher than the permitted height.

Booms and counter weights on cranes and similar construction equipment shall be adequately secured to prevent movement while in transit.

While crossing all interstate highway structures, hold minimum speed and maintain a 300’ interval.

The permittee assumes sole responsibility for all damages to any overhead utility facility as a result of this movement.

The maximum speed, except on highways with a minimum posted speed, in which case the speed shall not be more than 5 m.p.h. above.the

minimum posting, shall be __________m.p.h.

(a) Movement of objects greater than 14’ 6” wide and up to and including 16’ wide are limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday

through Friday, in the following counties: Cook, Dupage, Lake, Kane, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, St. Clair, and Will. In all other counties,

movement is allowed from one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset Monday through Friday, and from one half hour before

sunrise until noon on Saturday.

(b) Movements of objects greater than 16’ wide and/or 17’ high are restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

statewide.

10. Shoulders: Move shall be made only when shoulders of the pavement are dry and firm.

11. One or more ISP escorts shall be required. Notify ISP Central Office at 217-782-6527 at least 24 hours prior to move.

12. The permittee shall notify the IDOT District _______ Highway Engineer 24 hours prior to the movement. IDOT Districts’ phone numbers can be

found online at

Written permission must be secured from the District Highway Engineer to trim trees, remove signs and traffic signals, or to perform other acts in

preparation for making the movement.

Illinois Department of Transportation - 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Room 117 – Springfield, IL 62764

Telephone: 800-252-8636 Within Illinois - 217-785-1477 Outside Illinois

E-Mail Address:

DOT.PermitOffice@illnois.gov

Web:

https://truckpermits.dot.illinois.gov

Printed 4/3/2017

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